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Trump USDA Secretary Commits to Terminate CCP Gain-of-Function Partnership

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May 23, 2025 | Benjamin Bartee  As reported exclusively at PJ Media in September of last year, Joe Biden's USDA Secretary explicitly denied under oath that his department had “collaborated” with the CCP-controlled Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) to modify bird flu viruses to make them infectious to humans — i.e., gain-of-function. Later, through diligent investigative work…

Congressman Ben Cline honors Spotswood Boys Basketball for State Title

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Rocktown Now | Jacquelynn Dobrin Congressman Ben Cline honored the Spotswood Boys Basketball team during a House session this week. The team earned the title of 2025 VHSL Class 3A State Champions earlier this year for the first time in 32 years. “This remarkable victory is a testament to their talent, hard work, and perseverance,” Cline said on the floor. Cline also…

Rep. Ben Cline Proposes Bipartisan Bill to Close Loophole in Foreign Agents Registration Act

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Sean Moran | Breitbart Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) on Thursday introduced legislation that would close a loophole in the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), Breitbart News has learned exclusively. Cline introduced the Foreign Agents Transparency Act, a bill that would ensure that individuals who previously acted as foreign agents are required to register retroactively for their foreign…

Rep. Ben Cline responds to protests

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Colby Johnson | WDBJ7  Over the last few months, several protests have been held outside the Roanoke office of Virginia 6th District U.S. Representative Ben Cline. Protesters have been calling on Cline to hold townhalls and address constituents, and protest organizers said they have not been able to meet with Cline. The primary concern of protesters has been…

Virginia lawmakers respond to President Trump's address to Congress speech

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 Jacob Hunziker | ABC 13 President Trump delivered his Address to Congress Tuesday night, just over a month since returning to the White House for his second, non-consecutive term in office. This is different from a State of the Union, which is given in years two through four of a president's term and is meant to be a reflection on what has been done so far in a term. Since…

U.S. Congressman Ben Cline educates AHS students about life as a congressman

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U.S. Rep. Ben Cline recently visited Alleghany High School and gave students an inside look at life as an elected official serving in Congress. During his visit to AHS, he addressed government students and students enrolled in Alleghany Highlands Advancement: Law and Political Science. His recent talk to students gave them insight into his role as a congressman and the political climate…

Congressman Ben Cline hosts town hall discussion in Harrisonburg

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Congressman Ben Cline hosts town hall discussion in Harrisonburg | Mair Famet HARRISONBURG,Va.- Rep. Ben Cline stopped by the Harrisonburg IHOP restaurant Monday night to address residents’ questions and concerns about the upcoming Trump administration. A room of over 30 individuals had a chance to have their questions answered by the congressman while eating…

Congressman Ben Cline honors Veterans' Day

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Veteran's Day Program | Anya Sczerzenie GROTTOES, Va. - The town now runs the program, and this year, the town of Grottoes put on its fifth official Veterans’ Day program in the Town Hall. It included performances by local kids, speeches by veterans and an appearance from U.S. Rep. Ben Cline (R-6th). Cline also spoke briefly during the event, thanking the veterans present for…

Congressman Ben Cline tours School of Nursing

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James Madison University | JMU Office of Federal Relations and Communications  HARRISONBURG, Va. - Congressman Ben Cline visited the JMU School of Nursing Wednesday to receive feedback from students in the online doctoral program and to tour the school’s labs and classrooms.  The congressman, whose 6th District covers western areas of Virginia from Roanoke to…

Rep. Ben Cline recognizes Roanoke firefighter for annual 9/11 stair climb

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WSLS | Connor Dietrich ROANOKE, Va. – Rep. Ben Cline is taking time to recognize some of the everyday heroes in the Roanoke Valley. On Monday, Cline stopped by Roanoke Fire-EMS’s station one to honor Capt. Peter Matthiessen. The fire captain is one of the head organizers of the annual Roanoke 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. “You’re truly just an amazing credit to this community and…